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Latino health in the US : a growing challenge / edited by Carlos W. Molina and Marilyn Aguirre-Molina.

Molina, Carlos W.; Aguirre-Molina, Marilyn.
1994
362.108968073 L357
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Title
Latino health in the US : a growing challenge / edited by Carlos W. Molina and Marilyn Aguirre-Molina.
ISBN
0875532152
Imprint
Washington, DC : American Public Health Association, c1994.
Language
English
Description
xiii, 513 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Call Number
362.108968073 L357
System Control No.
(OCoLC)32114878
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note
Profile of Latinos in the United States: Latino populations : who are they?
The influence of culture, class, and environment on health care
Health profile
Latinos and the health care system: Issues of access and use
Latino life cycle and family health issues: The health of children and youth
Maternal/perinatal health
The elderly
Patterns of chronic diseases among Latinos: Cancer
Cardiovascular disease
Diabetes mellitus
HIV/AIDS
Latino health in the work environment: Occupational health
Alcohol, drugs, and mental health issues among Latinos: Alcohol use and alcohol-related issues
Drug use and drug-related issues
Mental illness/mental health issues
Epilogue: blueprint for change
Using vital statistics to assess health status.
Added Author
Molina, Carlos W.
Aguirre-Molina, Marilyn.
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